West Point
Dear Father,
I received your letter of 8th inst. with a short letter from Mother enclosed.
I am sorry you feel so bad about my demerits. I did not get into any bad habits but was unfortunate. When I can find the time I will copy them off and send them to you and then you can judge for yourself.
There is nothing new.
Your Affectionate Son,
Malcolm McArthur
Malcolm McArthur to his father, Arthur McArthur [McArthur Family Papers]